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Art Bites: The Woman Who Introduced Van Gogh to the World

Artnet News

Jo van Gogh realized that Vincent's personal story was as compelling as his paintings. The post Art Bites: The Woman Who Introduced Van Gogh to the World appeared first on Artnet News.

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Florida arts organisations devastated by Ron DeSantis's funding cuts

The Art Newspaper

Right-wing governor's decision to slash entire $32m budget leaves smaller organisations fighting for survival

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Americana Sold at Horst

Maine Antique Digest

Horst Auctioneers, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Horst Auctioneers More than 100 collectors and dealers previewed Horst Auctioneers’ sale in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 6, and stayed to bid when the sale began at 2 p.m. Most of them returned at 9 a.m.

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The perils and promises driving migrants to Massachusetts

Wbur

Amid the gang violence and lawlessness consuming Haiti — and American politicians casting a spotlight on the flow of migrants from the island nation — WBUR set out to learn how the latest newcomers to Massachusetts are faring in a state that’s now asking them not to come. Amid the gang violence and lawlessness consuming Haiti — and American politicians casting a spotlight on the flow of migrants from the island nation — WBUR set out to learn how the latest newcomers to Massachusetts are faring i

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Tove Jansson’s Beloved Moomins Turn 80 With a Major Exhibition in Helsinki

Artnet News

The show also features murals and public artworks Jansson created in her hometown of Helsinki. The post Tove Jansson’s Beloved Moomins Turn 80 With a Major Exhibition in Helsinki appeared first on Artnet News.

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Fourteen-hour film on Documenta 14 foreshadows the bureaucracy and culture wars that followed

The Art Newspaper

At 840 minutes, “exergue - on documenta 14” exhaustively chronicles all that went right and wrong with Adam Szymczyk’s edition of Documenta in Kassel and Athens, though the actual art gets surprisingly little screen time

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Egon Schiele death mask in London sale

Antique Collecting

An exceptionally rare and intriguing bronze death mask of the artist Egon Schiele (1890-1918) promises to be one of the The post Egon Schiele death mask in London sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s London 20th/21st Century Evening Sale, October 2024

Artnet News

Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s London 20th/21st Century Evening Sale, October 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Will the Warhol Museum's $80m plan pop?

The Art Newspaper

Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum has big dreams for its Pop District project—but critics say the institution is putting all its soup cans in one basket

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Trick or Treat: A New Halloween Collectible from Mondo

WorthPoint

Mondo releases Halloween II Nightmare Vessels. Image source: Halloweendailynews.com The crisp feel of the air, falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and everything else means Halloween is nearly upon us. Everyone is re-watching classics, including films like the Halloween series. The iconic films featuring scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis are a spooky holiday staple.

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Curatorial Assistant II

SPNHC

Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University [link] Job Summary The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) is seeking to hire a part-time Curatorial Assistant II to work with the Departments of Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Malacology.

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Blueprint: Frank Gehry’s Dream House Really Pissed Off His Neighbors

Artnet News

Fellow residents initially considered his Santa Monica home to be an eyesore. The post Blueprint: Frank Gehry’s Dream House Really Pissed Off His Neighbors appeared first on Artnet News.

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$1.9B Merrill Lynch Team Joins Rockefeller In Pennsylvania

Private Wealth

Rockefeller Capital Management announced the addition of DiMedio Wealth Partners, a Newtown, Pa.-based team that formerly managed $1.9 billion at Merrill Lynch, according to a new release.

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Just How Valuable Is Halloween Jewelry?

WorthPoint

Heidi Daus witch brooch with enameling and rhinestones. Among my childhood memories of Halloween are fantastic carnivals, neighborhood spook houses, and walking for what seemed like miles trick or treating with my older brother. But unlike Christmas, when I’d look forward to wearing my Santa pin with its light-up nose each year, aside from a plastic spider ring or two that ended up in my carnival goodie bags, the only thing I wore for Halloween was the store-bought costume I begged my mother to

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Online Antiquing

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

One of the most beloved aspects of antiquing, collecting, and thrifting is what we collectors call “the hunt”; knowing that your next great find is still out there just waiting [.] The post Online Antiquing appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Suchitra Mattai Creates ‘New Mythologies’ While Retracing the Footsteps of Her Ancestors

Artnet News

In this 'Source Material' Suchitra Mattai shares how Indian sculpture and vintage finds all shapes her work rooted in diaspora. The post Suchitra Mattai Creates ‘New Mythologies’ While Retracing the Footsteps of Her Ancestors appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auctions: Wake Up Call

The Magazine Antiques

Timely results in the world of carriage clocks. The post Auctions: Wake Up Call appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Auctions: Wake Up Call was first posted on October 21, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Man Ray painting sells for thousands

Antique Collecting

An abstract painting by leading American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) has recently sold for a total of £17,500 at a The post Man Ray painting sells for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Exhibitions, November 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Helen Lonetree, sewing basket, circa 1975. —Through November 10 —West Bend, Wisconsin Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry at the Museum of Wisconsin Art features 200 baskets by more than 40 Ho-Chunk basket makers from the mid-1800s to the present.

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‘Architects of Anarchy’ Jean Dubuffet and George Condo Spar in a New Online Exhibition

Artnet News

Presented by Galerie Von Vertes, the exhibition debuted at PAD London and is viewable online through November. The post ‘Architects of Anarchy’ Jean Dubuffet and George Condo Spar in a New Online Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Perot Museum Takes Wraps Off New Exhibit Called 'Topaz: A Spectrum in Stone'

Jewelry Judge

Last week, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas took the wraps off its newest exhibit titled “Topaz: A Spectrum in Stone.” The presentation, which will run through October 2025, features more than 100 exquisite topaz specimens from every corner of the world, including the 332-carat "Imperial Flame." “This exhibit — my first at the Perot Museum — highlights the beauty and significance of topaz, especially Texas topaz, alongside other locations f

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Monumental Paolo Venini glass lamps, Watling 5-cent trade stimulator found full of antique nickels, 18th-century Chinese doucai dish make our Results Roundup for October 21

Auction Central News

Paolo Venini Monumental Blown-glass Murano Lamps from 1935, $26,055 MONTREAL — A pair of monumental blown-glass Murano lamps dating to 1935 brought a remarkable CA$30,000 ($22,080) and sold for CA$35,400 ($26,055) with buyer’s premium September 21 at Kavanagh Auction. The Venini & C. lamps had been originally exhibited in the Italian pavilion of the Universal […] The post Monumental Paolo Venini glass lamps, Watling 5-cent trade stimulator found full of antique nickels, 18th-century Ch

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Antiques Trade Talks – Metroretro Ltd

Antique Collecting

Saxon Durrant runs Metroretro Ltd in Essex where he offers a mix of original vintage and antique pieces, alongside crafting The post Antiques Trade Talks – Metroretro Ltd appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Robert Rauschenberg’s Radical Project to Bring Together Artists and Engineers Gets the Getty Spotlight

Artnet News

Rauschenberg and Robert Whitman launched E.A.T. alongside Bell Labs engineers Billy Klüver and Fred Waldhauer. The post Robert Rauschenberg’s Radical Project to Bring Together Artists and Engineers Gets the Getty Spotlight appeared first on Artnet News.

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Baroque Tapestries: Weaving Stories of Grandeur and Opulence

Invaluable

Baroque tapestries epitomize the 17th-century era’s over-the-top opulence. Woven in the most skilled European workshops and showcasing incredibly dynamic designs and intense colors, often at colossal scale, these loomed, luxurious works of art immortalize the grandeur of past extravagant lifestyles. Unravel the brilliance of Baroque tapestries with us as we explore their history.

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Meccano Magician robot store display, choice 1930s prints by Eduard Wiiralt make our Results Roundup for October 19

Auction Central News

Meccano Magician Robot Store Display, $12,800 PORTSMOUTH, NH – The September 21 sale at Bray & Co included a circa-1950 Meccano store display dubbed the Magician. This 2ft 4in (70cm) high model is fashioned in characteristic red and green parts as a robot which, assisted by an electric motor, waves a wand and performs a […] The post Meccano Magician robot store display, choice 1930s prints by Eduard Wiiralt make our Results Roundup for October 19 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Nelson’s shoe buckles in Derbyshire sale

Antique Collecting

Shoe buckles worn by Horatio Nelson are set for auction after the renowned naval commander gave them to a fellow The post Nelson’s shoe buckles in Derbyshire sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Avant-Garde Liberated 20th-Century Portraiture from Tradition. A New Paris Exhibition Shows How

Artnet News

Hélène Bailly gallery traces the daring—even audacious—feats of avant-garde artists through the genre of portraiture. The post The Avant-Garde Liberated 20th-Century Portraiture from Tradition. A New Paris Exhibition Shows How appeared first on Artnet News.

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Young athletes compete on the final day of the Head of the Charles

Wbur

"They are incredibly nervous.I always try and tell our athletes.nerves are good." "They are incredibly nervous.I always try and tell our athletes.nerves are good.

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William Kentridge argues with himself in streaming series

The Art Newspaper

The artist’s nine-episode series "Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot" celebrates creative optimism during the Covid-19 lockdowns

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A Guide to Mineral Names and Classification Systems

Gem Society

Some mineral names can quickly yield important information about specimens. Learn how minerals get their names and how they're classified.

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Amber Was So Coveted 5,000 Years Ago, People Made Fake Versions of It

Artnet News

Amber was a symbol of luxury, even in prehistoric times. The post Amber Was So Coveted 5,000 Years Ago, People Made Fake Versions of It appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hightower To Buy Majority Stake In Boston RIA, Boost AUM To $258B

Private Wealth

Hightower's CEO called the acquisition of NEPC LLC a "transformational combination.

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The fair bringing international galleries to Kyoto

The Art Newspaper

Art Collaboration Kyoto brings together Japanese and international galleries during a city-wide celebration of the arts

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Join SAA's Podcast Team as a Producer!

Society of American Archivists

Love a good podcast? Excel at managing deadlines? Enjoy working on a team? Come join us!

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Friends, Lovers, Partners: An Exhibition Exploring Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp’s Unbreakable Bond

Artnet News

Bozar in Brussels is celebrating the Dada power couple. The post Friends, Lovers, Partners: An Exhibition Exploring Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp’s Unbreakable Bond appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

The Journal of Wealth Management

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